MANILA, Philippines - The Insurance Institute for Asia and the Pacific Inc. (IIAP) is offering several short courses in insurance and management. The IIAP promotes the growth of the insurance industry through education, training and research. The institute bagged the Educational Service Provider of the Year at the 4th Asia Insurance Industry Awards 2000. On Oct. 13 to 15, take the Basic Macro and Micro Economics (Insurance Management Development Program) at the IIAP Training center in Makati City. Contact Yna Empeno, at 7531488/8877445; akcempeno@iiap.com.ph, www.iiap.com.ph